The secret soundtrack of a vanished country — East Germany's greatest hits you never knew existed.
When people think of DEFA, the film heritage of the GDR, they probably don't just think of film images, but also some of the timeless melodies that were created in Babelsberg.
Score
The actual subject — decades of hidden melodic genius.
Direction
Elstermann lets the music breathe, not over-explains.
Production
Rare archival access to Babelsberg's sonic vaults.
Director
Knut Elstermann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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